Large brush fire hits Holland; police issue warning to avoid area

HOLLAND -- A large tree and brush fire engulfing the woods near Marcey Place in the Stafford Road area has prompted police to issue a warning to avoid that area.

"Please avoid the Stafford Rd area near Marcey Place. Fire crews are fighting a large fire deep in the woods, no homes appear to be in danger at this point. Stafford Road is being utilized as a secondary staging area with multiple mutual aid departments, please avoid the area. Thank you," Holland Police posted on their Facebook page at 2:30 p.m. Monday.

A resident said at least four fire departments are already on scene and that roads have been blocked off due to the emergency and as a safety precaution.

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.